Forensic Hypnosis

How it shows up

Forensic hypnosis is used in law enforcement and legal settings when a witness or victim has information that can’t be retrieved through standard interview methods. Often the details aren’t gone; they’re buried in the subconscious, overwhelmed by stress or trauma during the original event. That can mean a forgotten license plate number, a suspect’s identifying feature, or the sequence of events during a traumatic incident.

How hypnotherapy helps

Pattie is a Certified Forensic Hypnotist who uses hypnosis as a hyper-focusing tool to help witnesses and victims access memories that traditional interviewing can’t reach. Sessions follow strict professional protocols: no leading questions are ever used, and every session for investigative purposes is recorded on video and audio and witnessed by independent observers, to protect the legal integrity of anything recalled.

She has assisted with legal and assault cases, helped recover lost or stolen valuables, and worked with clients processing traumatic memories where the details had become difficult to access consciously. Forensic hypnosis can be used for cases involving theft, assault, accident reconstruction, and other situations where recalling specific details matters.

What a session looks like

Every new client or referring party starts with a consultation to discuss the case and confirm forensic hypnosis is the appropriate approach. Standard sessions run $150 each; forensic and legal cases are discussed individually given the protocols involved.

Common questions

Can forensic hypnosis be used to get someone to confess to a crime? No. This is not something forensic hypnosis is used for, and any statement obtained this way would not be admissible in court. It is used strictly to help witnesses and victims recall their own memories.

Is the session recorded? Yes. Investigative forensic hypnosis sessions are recorded on video and audio and witnessed by independent observers to preserve legal integrity.

What kinds of cases use forensic hypnosis? It’s been used in cases involving theft, assault, robbery, accident reconstruction, and recovering lost or valuable objects, among others.